August 6 is a solemn day of remembrance and reflection. Hiroshima is a beacon of resilience and unity for the entire world, and its people inspire us in our efforts to strengthen the bonds between the United States and Japan and to pursue our shared vision of peace and prosperity in the region and beyond. Hiroshima is a lesson in how the bitterest of foes can emerge from the ashes of war to become the best of friends and closest of partners.
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